Brian L Cheek, PGA Associate

08/12/2025

Tell me why you think you should be aiming at the flag again....scratch golfers from around 100 yds are 30+ feet away on average. No wonder you can't break 90.

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The Stat: Between 75-125 yards, a Scratch golfer will hit it to 39 feet from the pin, on average, whereas a 15 HCP will hit it to 60 feet. However, from 175-225 yards out, a Scratch golfer will hit it to 82 feet from the pin, whereas a 15 HCP will hit it to 166 feet.

The Takeaway: Just about any time a sub-10 Handicap is able to pull out a wedge for their approach shot, they expect the next shot to be a tap-in for birdie. Well, the data says otherwise. It should be re-assuring for all higher Handicap golfers to know that the typical Scratch golfer hits their approach shots to roughly ~39 feet from 75-125 yards.

That said, there’s a noticeable difference as approach shot distances move further away from the hole. Lower handicap golfers are decidedly better when hitting approach shots outside of 175 from the hole, in some cases getting their approach shots 2-3x closer to the hole.

08/01/2025

Testing out some new tech.

07/31/2025

Students and Friends. As I work towards opening a second The Back Nine Golf location in Fayetteville/PTC I've closed the studio and moved my instruction to Wendell Coffee, and my Warner Robins location.

Please book through my Studio72 website for now at: www.studio72golf.com

Let's get out there!

07/07/2025

Sign #1....you play golf.

Every golfer thinks it's the slice off the first tee that ruins their score. That's just not the case. Most of the time it's not one bad swing. It’s a

04/02/2025

If you Don't understand the dynamics, AND don't have a way to measure it, improving your golf swing is a crapshoot.

Come to Studio 72 and learn how to hit the ball better with the industry leading Foresight Sports QuadMax Launch monitor and a variety of other tools and technologies that give you the information you need to improve.

03/17/2025

Come get fit for TaylorMade at Studio 72

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Schedule a Qi35 fitting near you.

03/10/2025

Off topic here but gotta get the word out.

I coach golf, and I write screenplays...what's next right?

Anyway please take some time to check out Money Game the movie I wrote that actually got made and distributed! EXCITING!

James, a young widowed father of two girls, struggles to navigate a broken system, until he discovers the “money game” from an unorthodox professor.

02/27/2025

Let's get you some new clubs for this coming golf season. PXG will be doing fittings at Studio 72 on Thursday March 6th from 10-5.

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02/22/2025

Another good drill I give students all the time, along with intentionally hitting it with the face too open then too closed.

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Why Hitting Your Driver Wrong Can Help You Hit It Right 🎯 Read More…

This might sound crazy, but hear me out: hitting the center of the driver face is one of the most important skills in golf. When we miss the middle, we deal with wild curves, lost distance, and inconsistent results. So, how do we train to strike the sweet spot more often? By intentionally missing it.

Here’s the drill:
• Grab some dry shampoo, athlete’s foot spray, or impact tape.
• Spray your driver face and draw a line down the center.
• Take three golf balls:
1️⃣ On the first shot, intentionally hit the toe.
2️⃣ On the second, intentionally hit the heel.
3️⃣ On the third, aim for the center between them.

At first, you might not be very good at this, and that’s okay. Keep practicing until you can move your strike location around the face on purpose.

Why does this work? By learning what toe and heel strikes feel like, you’ll naturally get better at finding the center. Plus, this drill helps you understand how strike location affects ball flight, giving you instant feedback on the course.

This isn’t about technique—it’s about developing skill, coordination, and athletic awareness. Give it a try and watch your driving improve! 🏌️‍♂️

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02/12/2025

Between this and getting aligned with your eyes directly over the golf ball, I guarantee you'll miss less.

Come see me and we'll work on both.

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01/23/2025

Literally worked on this exact thing today at Studio 72 with a new student. Didn't use the "catch a fly" analogy but I like it! The body moves the hand!!

01/22/2025

There is no better time to work on your golf game than the off-season, and no better place to do it than indoors on the industry's leading launch monitor.

It's always 70 and sunny at Studio 72. Book now for a lesson, or some simulator time.

Brian Cheek is a PGA Golf Professional who offers customized Golf Lessons and will work with you to create a winning strategy for your golf game.